PDS ZB346Recalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Violet Monofilament (Polydioxanone), Absorbable Synthetic Surgical Suture · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 7
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031062047), received between Sep 6, 2019 and Feb 7, 2024 — classified as 7 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (6 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break6
- Component Misassembled1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
Recent adverse event reports
The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 7, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A OB-GYN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6)2024 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE DURING USE. ANOTHER BOX WAS OPENED BUT THE SAME THING HAPPENED. FURTHER DETAILS ARE NOT PROVIDED FROM THE HP. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18659728 ↗MalfunctionFeb 7, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A OB-GYN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE DURING USE. ANOTHER BOX WAS OPENED BUT THE SAME THING HAPPENED. FURTHER DETAILS ARE NOT PROVIDED FROM THE HP. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18659727 ↗MalfunctionFeb 7, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A OB-GYN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE DURING USE. ANOTHER BOX WAS OPENED BUT THE SAME THING HAPPENED. FURTHER DETAILS ARE NOT PROVIDED FROM THE HP. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18659723 ↗MalfunctionFeb 1, 2023Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A LAPAROSCOPIC OB-GYN SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2023 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING USE, WHEN THE NEEDLE WAS PULLED WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER, THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16277571 ↗MalfunctionNov 29, 2022Component Misassembled; Component Misassembled
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS A DIFFERENT PRODUCT IN THE PACKAGE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15879807 ↗MalfunctionMar 25, 2020Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN SURGERY, ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN DURING USE. THE LOT NUMBER IS UNKNOWN. FURTHER DETAILS ARE NOT PROVIDED. NO SAMPLE WILL BE RETURNED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9881437 ↗MalfunctionSep 6, 2019Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A CAESAREAN SECTION PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2019 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN DURING CONTINUOUS SUTURING ON THE FASCIA. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8970557 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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